Color engraving stainless steel with a diode laser

I get lots of questions about the ability to color mark stainless steel with a diode laser. I put this video together to answer some of the questions that are out there.
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[@sharonsimonson5392]

Great video! Nothing I’d probably try, but I love to learn about anything creative!

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, it is cool but not something that I do a lot of for jobs.

[@kevinrich4637]

Thank you for taking the time to do this one. Great information and starting point for when mine arrives. (Tuesday) I will probably watch it a couple of more times. 😅

[@TheClackShack]

Cool, have fun ... be sure to calibrate things first.. lol

[@kevinrich4637]

@@TheClackShack Calibration is not hard unless you have gorilla hands like mine lol

[@Hey_BK]

Great video! Short, sweet, and to the point. Thanks so much!😊

[@TheClackShack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dawnhill5744]

Wow, what a beautiful place you have there. I love the view of your intro.I see youre having fun with your new toy.

[@TheClackShack]

Yes, thank you

[@magnusltd]

Have also tried stainless with same results. Different grades of stainless won't burn the same either. It's fun trying it all out though.

[@TheClackShack]

Yep

[@donaldb169]

Thanks for the awesome video. Very informative.

[@TheClackShack]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pop-popmoose5359]

This is what I've been looking for!

[@TheClackShack]

Glad to hear.. I use Sunday Night questions for content ideas. Thanks.

[@OldGuyDesigns]

very informative, thanks for the video.

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks.. Glad it helps..

[@PapaMikesShop-iw8bu]

Nice video very informative. Thanks

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks…

[@lunatick1969]

There are so many different types of stainless, like 304 and 316. Some have carbon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc. So I can see why your results will differ.

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, the results vary alot

[@LarryDMitchell]

I have a 10/30W MK2 and have been thinking of doing some stainless steel dog tags. I've seen on amazon stuff listed as Shiny Stainless Steel Military spec Rolled Edge Backing or T304 STAINLESS STEEL Tags. Are both or neither of these blue diode friendly? Do you have an affiliate link for dog tags or one you recommend? Thanks for the great video.

[@TheClackShack]

Avoid the shiny ones unless you have a fiber. I may order some blanks and do a video on the better ones. I have a few that work but there may be better ones out there.

[@dawnhill5744]

Question....are you the maker of the ink pad holder maymay uses?

[@TheClackShack]

Yes... That was my design